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UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Labour's 1.5m homes
Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.
Prince Andrew says he 'ceased all contact' with alleged Chinese spy
Questions have been raised over the prince's relationship with a Chinese businessman alleged to be a spy who was later banned from the UK.
Georgia's turmoil deepens as ex-footballer to be named president
After 16 days of pro-EU protests, a former Manchester City footballer is set be appointed president.
Watch: Dancing crowds in Aleppo celebrate end of Assad regime
The BBC's Hugo Bachega sees Syrians dancing, waving flags and making peace signs in Aleppo.
The dark fandom behind healthcare CEO murder suspect
Online adulation painting Luigi Mangione as a folk hero and fueled by health system anger has worried authorities.
'I didn't know removing condom during sex was rape', says Love Island star
Megan Barton-Hanson wants more people to know removing a condom during sex can be classified as rape.
Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims
Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue.
Crown of Thorns returns to Notre-Dame Cathedral after fire
The relic, believed by some to be worn by Jesus Christ, was rescued from the devastating fire in 2019.
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by Nigel Lythgoe
The Grammy and Emmy winner sued the British TV producer a year ago. He described her claims as "an appalling smear".
Couple planned to 'bury toddler's body and flee'
After a two-year-old's murder, the pair looked at buying a shovel and travelling without passports.
Comedian McCausland tipped to be Strictly's first blind winner
Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Sarah Hadland and Tasha Ghouri are competing for the glitterball trophy.
What next for Assad and his family?
After 50 years of ruling Syria, Bashar al-Assad and his family must find a new place to call home.
'I wasn't me any more' - a photographer tackles her postnatal depression
Through her work, Dola Posh shares her story to help other new mothers deal with complex feelings.
Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US?
As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US.
Incredible escape as lorry smashes fire truck on icy US highway
None of first responders were injured, but the truck driver was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
The Papers: 'Economic blow for Reeves' and prince 'invited spy to palace'
The papers lead on Prince Andrew's links to an alleged spy and Labour is criticised over GDP figures.
BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline
Apple's new artificial intelligence features falsely made it seem the BBC reported Luigi Mangione had shot himself.
Xi Jinping not expected to attend Trump inauguration
China's ambassador is expected to attend and other officials may join him, two people told the BBC's US partner CBS.
Wife of former rugby star 'heartbroken' over flood death
Police believe Tom Voyce tried to cross a ford in Northumberland flooded by Storm Darragh.
Former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi in hospital after injury on overseas trip
The former House speaker suffered an unspecified injury while on an official trip to Luxembourg, her office says.
South Korean MPs impeach president over martial law attempt
Thousands of protesters hailed the move as a victory for democracy but Yoon has vowed to fight on.
'No nice or easy way of doing it': Labour's small boats dilemma
The PM and his colleagues agree the illegal people smuggling trade in Britain must end - but there's huge disagreement over what should be done.
Fearne Cotton announces split from husband Jesse Wood
The pair have been married for 10 years and have two children, who she says will remain "their priority".
Jay-Z asks court to dismiss rape lawsuit over inconsistencies
The accuser has acknowledges making "some mistakes" in her accusation, but stands by her claim.
What lies ahead for Assad and his family?
After 50 years of brutal rule over Syria, Bashar al-Assad and his family have fled to Russia.
Some pubs start to run out of Guinness as supply limit bites
Several pubs say they've run dry of the stout as its owner Diageo seeks to avoid festive panic buying.
Liverpool FC staff party halted over 'drugs paraphernalia'
Liverpool FC said it does "not tolerate the use of illegal substances" at any of its events or venues.
OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco apartment
The San Francisco medical examiner's office determined Suchir Balaji's death to be suicide and police found no evidence of foul play.
Stars hail return of Malcolm in the Middle: 'I get to yell at that kid again!'
Stars hail a decision by Disney+ to order four new episodes 18 years after the comedy TV show ended.
'I felt like a breathing corpse': Stories from people freed from Syria torture prison
The BBC speaks to men released from Saydnaya prison - a place known as the "human slaughterhouse".
Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims
Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue.
What we know about the mysterious drones buzzing over New Jersey
The US government says the flying objects pose no threat to national security, but their origin and intentions remain unclear.
The dark fandom behind CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione
Online adulation painting Luigi Mangione as a folk hero and fuelled by health system anger has worried authorities.
UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Labour's 1.5m homes
Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.
Questions over Andrew's judgement and finances raised again
The prince making a "close confident" of someone now suspected of being a Chinese spy raises questions over the royal's judgement, writes BBC royal correspondent Sean Coughlan.
World's biggest iceberg heads north after escaping vortex
The world's biggest iceberg is drifting towards the Atlantic Ocean after being stuck near Antarctica.
West Ham academy goalkeeper, 15, dies after cancer diagnosis
All scheduled academy fixtures over the weekend are being postponed as a mark of respect.
Court delays unacceptable and a crisis, says ex-judge Leveson
Sir Brian Leveson told the BBC radical steps would need to be taken to tackle the growing "crisis".
Spotify follows Stormzy with youth club fund - but will it help the future of music?
The streaming giant has teamed up with Youth Music to support the next generation of artists.
Bournemouth Echo
Restaurant extension gets backing from 1,300 - but there's one more hurdle to clear
Planning officers have given their backing, along with more than 1,000 others, for a restaurant to stay on the beach.
Bournemouth town centre set for boost with new powers given to council
Bournemouth town centre is set for a boost as the council has been given the power to offer empty shops up for lease.
In The Dock: Red wine thief among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Bournemouth hotelier John Eaddie: Remembering the UK’s first AIDS victim
The legacy of a man known by his friends as a ‘kind host with the most’ but recorded as patient zero in the AIDS crisis.
Council to explore how it can accommodate 'van life' residents
Plans are to be drawn up by BCP Council exploring how to accommodate people who live the so-called ‘van life’.
Four vehicles involved in crash that killed woman, 24, on bypass
Four vehicles were involved in a crash that killed a 24-year-old walking along the Upton Bypass.
Dorset Tank Museum curator retires after 25 years of service
David Willey is to retire from his position as Curator of The Tank Museum after 25 years’ service.
Another pub in company's portfolio closes down
ANOTHER pub in a company’s portfolio has closed down.
‘Seafront killer’ admits enjoying unsolved crime with no motive
A MAN that is accused of stabbing a woman to death on Bournemouth beach admitted to enjoying unsolved crime when the killer has no motive.
Woman sexually assaulted in Poole town centre
A woman was sexually assaulted in Poole town centre.
CCTV bid after shopping basket thrown at shop worker
A CCTV image has been released of a man police want to identify after a shop worker was assaulted.
LIVE: Range Rover fire in town centre car park
Emergency services called to Avenue Road car park
LIVE: Police officers and dog unit called to abandoned home
Police have been called to a derelict home
PHOTO: Damage to home that caused around 35 firefighters to respond
DOZENS of firefighters tackled a blaze at a home that started in a loft.
REVIEW: Sleeping Beauty at Lighthouse, Poole
Christmas in Poole begins the moment CBeebies favourite Chris Jarvis and company appear on stage for the town’s annual pantomime at Lighthouse.
Hair and barbering college receives 'Outstanding' Ofsted report
A Poole hair and barbering college has received an outstanding Ofsted result for their practices.
Church to host annual Christmas meal
St John's Church in Poole are hosting their annual community Christmas meal on the 18th December.
Almost 1,000 new social housing lettings begin in BCP
Almost 1,000 households began a new social housing letting in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole last year, new figures show.
Christmas lights to be switched on in BCP's most festive street
Christmas illuminations will be switched on in one of the conurbation’s most festive streets this weekend.
Man identified after CCTV appeal for sex assault
Officers are issuing an update following a CCTV appeal in relation to a reported sexual assault in Poole.
Are you a real Strictly fan? Try this quiz - see if you are a glitterball winner
Find out if you are a real Strictly Come Dancing fan by taking the ultimate quiz - see what score you can get. 10/10 means you're a glitterball winner.
'God bless our wonderful NHS'
I have just spent a day in the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in the virology clinic and then in ward 9 on the first floor on Thursday, November 28, just gone.
Drivers risk £1,000 fine if they don’t tell DVLA about these medical conditions
Drivers could face £1,000 fines or even lose their driving licence if they do not declare one of 110 medical conditions, the DVLA has warned.
Formula 1
INSIGHT: Behind the scenes at Gabriel Bortoleto’s first F1 test with Kick Sauber
Gabriel Bortoleto had a whirlwind few days at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit, first beating Red Bull-backed rival Isack Hadjar to the Formula 2 title and then making his maiden F1 test appearance with Kick Sauber, who recently signed the young Brazilian for the 2025 season. F1.com was present to follow one of the sport’s newest stars as he got his first proper taste of life in the top echelon…
Verstappen predicts 'proper battle' in 2025 as he reflects on 'up and down' year at FIA Awards Ceremony
Max Verstappen has predicted a “proper fight between a lot of teams” in 2025 as he was presented with the world drivers’ trophy at the FIA Awards Ceremony on Friday night in Rwanda.
Crypto.com Overtake of the Year – Vote for your favourite move of the year now!
Judged by the fans, the Crypto.com Overtake of the Month Award celebrates the drivers that dare to perform the most challenging and courageous overtake manoeuvres during a race.
Windows Central
Helldivers 2's surprise Illuminate update propels it past Marvel Rivals, Path of Exile 2 to the top of this Steam chart, plus an amazing milestone
The Illuminate have arrived in Helldivers 2, and as these numbers show, players are flooding back to the Galactic War to do their part and fight back against the alien menace.
Lenovo Legion Go leak shows new gaming handheld with OLED screen and reworked design — Could this be the Legion Go 2?
Someone leaked images of a new Lenovo Legion Go device on X, and it seems to have an improved design that includes an OLED display.
Sweet Liberty, Helldivers 2's Illuminate is brutal, unique, and a blast to fight — everything I could ever ask for and more
After battling the Illuminate for seven hours straight in Helldivers 2, I've fallen in love with the new enemy faction.
No, Microsoft isn't letting you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
An incorrect report claims that Microsoft has dropped Windows 11's strict TPM 2.0 requirement. It hasn't.
The Elder Scrolls Online developer unionizes, joining the wave of unions under Xbox
The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios has unionized, with Microsoft voluntarily recognizing the union.
I got Thunderbolt Share working between two uncertified laptops, and the results are impressive
Intel's Thunderbolt Share aims to make it easy to connect, control, and share between two laptops, but so far the tech has been elusive. That changes thanks to a new Kensington dock that allows "uncertified" laptops to use the new tech.
Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play mode is now easier to get into, perhaps because lobbies have been taking an age to fill
If you've been looking on from the outside at folks playing ranked in Warzone, the good news is the entry requirements just got lowered.
Ciri is the lead in Witcher 4 and I've never been so happy to be dead wrong
I was completely off in my predictions for who we'd be playing as in CD Projekt RED's next Witcher game, but I'm excited for Ciri in The Witcher 4.
Laffgaff
Where in the body would you find your olfactory lobes?
The brain.
Undug Coal
Do you know what they call the coal that was never dug up? Never mind...
Itsfoss
How I Turned my Raspberry Pi into a Wi-Fi extender
Here is how I re-purposed my Raspberry Pi to a Wi-Fi extender! A good way to spend your weekend with your Raspberry Pi.